March 23, 2015, 10:53 am0 commentParenting
There was a great article in the New York Times the other day titled, The Case for Free-Range Parenting. It argues persuasively for the need for our children to have the

March 02, 2015, 11:16 am0 commentEnvironmentParenting
One of the best ways to communicate any message to your children is through regular rituals that are woven into the fabric of your family’s lives. The consistency of intention

February 26, 2015, 8:52 am0 commentParentingSports
If you want another sign that youth sports (and the parents and coaches that are behind it) have gone completely off the rails, read this truly unsettling article. No doubt that many

February 10, 2015, 9:48 am0 commentParenting
In my last post exploring children’s relationship with nature, I described 8 ways that parents can nurture their children’s love of nature. Because words send powerful messages to children, you

January 21, 2015, 9:51 am0 commentParenting
A wonderful article in The New York Times about the importance of allowing your children to explore, risk, and fail. A must-read in today's world of over-involved and fearful parents

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